A Wailers Museum?
In case you missed it, The News Tribune reported yesterday that the Wailers, often considered the first garage rock band and from Tacoma, are interested in the old Union Club / David’s on Broadway space. The purpose? To build a museum, recording studio, and restaurant to celebrate Tacoma’s music history. Intriguing idea.
Now all it takes is a bit of money. Will it happen?
Link to The News Tribune
Filed under: Rumor-and-Speculation, History
5 comments
A altered chords November 19, 2008
I did not know Bob Marley and the Wailers were from Tacoma.
M michael g. November 19, 2008
This could be very cool if they did it right. I hope they can get the $ together to get it done.
J jamie from thriceallamerican November 19, 2008
I was interested in the syndicated oldies radio show aspect of the project. Not because I’m into oldies or anything, but it would be neat to have a syndicated radio show coming out of Tacoma. (And speaking of which, where was I when 97.3 FM went from oldies to KIRO news?)
O offbroadway November 19, 2008
There was a story not long ago about a local radio station (maybe internet station?) that had an eclectic playlist of only music that had some Tacoma connection. I can’t remember the story, but someone here knows I’m sure. Or maybe I was dreaming it.
S Squid November 19, 2008
I don’t want to be negative or anything, but man, is this Museum City or what? No Fortune 500 business to speak of, but museums, we got ‘em.